Middle Grade Mythology Books

Adult Historical Fiction

Vicky Alvear Shecter

Recent Blog Posts

Publisher's Weekly listed my latest nonfiction--Warrior Queens--in its Fall 2019 Children's Sneak Preview issue, so it seemed the right time to show you the cover.
TA-DA!
Warrior Queens, true stories of six ancient queens who took up arms against invaders and enemies, has been a labor of love long in the making. … [Read More...]

I love this article about teaching ancient slavery in the South by professor Sam Flores at the College of Charleston. Living in Georgia, I always bring up slavery in my tours at the Carlos Museum and when I make presentations at schools. Why? Because I think it's important to discuss two points:
1) That most … [Read More...]

They call it "Mark Antony's Galea," the legendary helmet created by Cleopatra's Egyptian craftsmen and smiths for her Roman consort, Mark Antony. Featuring Egyptian iconography, this extraordinary helmet is beyond gorgeous. And, if you can believe it, was created completely by a 3D printer!
That's right. It's a … [Read More...]